Anyone familiar with this type of white tea? I have seen it available one or two places, but I have not been able to find much information about it. Is it worth trying? Is is considered a quality tea? Is it comparable to other types of white tea? Is it also known under some other name?

"The new technique white tea is a slightly fermented tea. The raw material is similar with Bai Mu Dan, much robust. New technique white tea was first created in 1968 to meet the special needs from European markets. Customers there find white tea good for health but the flavour is too light. New technique white tea is a result of Big White Tea (Da Bai Cha) grafted on Big White Hair (Da Bai Hao) from Fuding, Fujian province, China. Different from Bai Mu Dan and Shou Mei, the leaves has been rolled gently after withering. It is then dried, selected, piled and roasted. In the end, we get a newly invented tea that looks like green tea, smells like black tea, tastes like a typical white tea. The flavour is bolder and stronger than traditional white tea."

It is also mentioned that it ages well. I'm quite fond of white tea and I'm tempted to get a bag of this. Has anyone tried it and want to share their experiences?

I think its called new technique because the processing of it came about in the late 60s for European market.

It has much more flavour and a very nice malty sweetness. I highly suggest all to try some.

The tea comes out mid brown....and is almost oolong like if it weren't for that lingering peony freshness that just remains in tact accompanied by a deeper honey sweetness. A simple flavour profile that makes it a great everyday tea at any time. It has a dried mushroom smell when you stick your nose in the bag, pleasant earth autumn leaves on a forest floor vibe. One of my favourite teas last christmas.

I think its called new technique because the processing of it came about in the late 60s for European market.

It has much more flavour and a very nice malty sweetness. I highly suggest all to try some.

The tea comes out mid brown....and is almost oolong like if it weren't for that lingering peony freshness that just remains in tact accompanied by a deeper honey sweetness. A simple flavour profile that makes it a great everyday tea at any time. It has a dried mushroom smell when you stick your nose in the bag, pleasant earth autumn leaves on a forest floor vibe. One of my favourite teas last christmas.